Summary:
The White River School District 47-1 in South Dakota consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data analysis reveals that the schools in this district face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance compared to state averages and high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Among the standout schools, Norris Elementary - 08 stands out for its small enrollment, high per-student spending, and low student-teacher ratio, but it also has the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the district. Meanwhile, White River High School - 01 has the highest graduation rate and lowest dropout rate among the schools, though these metrics are still below the state average.
Across the district, the schools struggle with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only White River Elementary - 02 and White River Middle School - 04 performing slightly better than the others. Additionally, the district as a whole is ranked 123 out of 126 districts in South Dakota and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement in the quality of education provided to students.
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